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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mamah reunites with her children in Chapter 33, how long has it been since she has seen them?
(a) 36 months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

2. What birds return in Chapter 46?
(a) Doves.
(b) Jays.
(c) Cranes.
(d) Robins.

3. When was Frank born according to Anna Wright?
(a) 1862.
(b) 1869.
(c) 1871.
(d) 1867.

4. Where are Mattie's children being raised?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Illinois.

5. How close is the nearest neighbor to Taliesin?
(a) 1/4 mile.
(b) 1 mile.
(c) 1/2 mile.
(d) 2 miles.

6. What does Else offer Mamah outside a cafe in Chapter 31?
(a) Chocolate cookie or cigarette.
(b) Drink.
(c) Mint.
(d) Cigarette or smelling salts.

7. How old is John in Chapter 45?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

8. How old was Ernest Weston when he was murdered by Julian?
(a) 11.
(b) 13.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

9. What publication published an article about Frank and Mamah in Chapter 37?
(a) Chicago Sun-Times.
(b) Daily Herald.
(c) Chicago Examiner.
(d) Chicago Tribune.

10. What paper does the reporter work for who talks to Frank, Ed, and John on the train?
(a) Chicago Tribune.
(b) Milwaukee Journal.
(c) Chicago Sun Times.
(d) Chicago Citizen.

11. From what gate at Union Station does Frank usually depart from when returning to Taliesin?
(a) 19.
(b) 4.
(c) 11.
(d) 5.

12. Who calls Frank and tells him his house is on fire?
(a) Billy.
(b) Frank Roth.
(c) Emil Brodelle.
(d) Tom Brunker.

13. Who asks Mamah if she can publish "Hymn to Nature"?
(a) John Phillips.
(b) David Wyatt.
(c) Pamela Davidson.
(d) Margaret Anderson.

14. When is the Midway Gardens job supposed to open according to the owners?
(a) June 1.
(b) May 19.
(c) April 12.
(d) JUly 18.

15. How many reporters come for the Christmas day press conference?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What paper does Edwin buy as the train stops in Madison?

2. How old is Billy Weston?

3. According to Gertrude, how many nights had Julian slept with an ax on his pillow?

4. What was Anna Wright's father's occupation?

5. Where does Mamah go to avoid celebrating Christmas?

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